Retirement and Active Adult Living

With three military installations in San Antonio, you’ll find many active retirees enjoying life here. It attracts many others as well thanks to a compelling package of amenities. Most importantly is its location, which is part of the beautiful Hill Country. Within easy access to San Antonio, there are many quaint communities including Boerne, New Braunfels and Canyon Lake that offer affordable living options with scenic views and plenty of activities.

In 2008, SmartMoney magazine ranked San Antonio as one of the best places to retire, especially during a down economy. Earlier this year, San Antonio was ranked as the strongest metropolitan area in the country for economic performance, according to the Brookings Institution. Over time, the region has expanded beyond its reliance on tourism and the military to include high-growth industries, such as health care, biotech, education, business and IT services. Companies are moving to the area thanks to the state’s pro-business attitude and the absence of state taxes. In addition, the area’s real estate market did not feel the effects of sub-prime lending defaults as in other U.S. cities. The current median price of an existing single family home is $152,200 and newcomers can... more »

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